Your official welcome to Lakehead University with greetings from the President of the university and other guest speakers including elders, chiefs, students, and more. Parents and supporters are welcome to attend!

Thunder Bay's event will take place at Lake Tamblyn.

Orillia's event will take place outside Simcoe Hall at 7:30pm.

Stop by the SSC table outside of Residence to meet with your Student Success Centre team, pick up your Orientation t-shirt, and get information on Orientation to Campus Tours, happening September 1st and 2nd at 10:00am and 12:00pm!

Welcome and information for new Engineering students.

• For the Thunder Bay event, contact Dr. Sylvie Landry slandry2@lakeheadu.ca. 
• For our Barrie event, contact Mr. Eddy Evans  eevans2@lakeheadu.ca 

Join us for a concert in The Outpost!!! The Outpost presents FEFE DOBSON feat. The Lockyer Boys & The Honest Heart Collective! 

Get your tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fefe-dobson-live-at-the-outpost-tickets-404085609937

The mandatory forestry orientation which will also include visits from the SSC to share about student services on campus.

Join us for a scavenger hunt to get to know your new home at Lakehead! More details to follow.

In-person Orientation to Campus Tours are designed to familiarize our incoming students with their new campus at Lakehead University! In these tours, incoming students  are shown where all the buildings are, how to get to your classes, great study spots and locate our various student supports and much more! Our live, guided tours are hosted by our Orientation to Campus Tour Guides.  

Orillia campus:  Orientation to Campus Tours will start at Simcoe Hall and will begin promptly at the starting time. There is a 20 person maximum for each tour. Each tour is approximately 30-45 minutes in length. 

Learn more about our tours here! 

Join the Orillia community for a night full of fun, s’mores, peer connections, music and more! Register here to reserve your spot.

Bring a blanket or towel to sit on!

This year, we are thrilled to announce that our Lakehead University Orientation will be in-person. Lakehead International is excited to have you join us at our Fall 2022 International Student Orientation Session.

Orientation provides new Lakehead students with an opportunity to meet new friends, engage with Lakehead staff members and departments, ask your burning questions, and ensure that you have all the information about supports and services available at Lakehead University and within the community.

As an incoming Lakehead international student arriving Thunder Bay campus, you are eligible for our complimentary airport pick-up service. Please note this is for new students only and you must submit your application at least four (4) business days before your arrival date for us to process it.